Mokpo City, Southwest, South Korea

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Panorama of the city of Mokpo which is in South Jeolla Province, South Korea, located at the southwestern tip of the Korean Peninsula. Mokpo has frequent train service to Seoul and is the terminus for a number of ferry routes serving islands in the adjacent Yellow Sea and Dadohae National Maritime Park. The port of Mokpo is not far from Yudal mountain. The term Mokpo literally translates as the harbour with a large portion of forests. This image is taken from Yudal mountain which is located in the central area of old downtown as a symbol and pride of the city, being a nature reserve. Original image over 10,000 pixels long.